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We're taking the SANDS to the next level!

All your favorite activities, classes, and events are at your fingertips with the City’s new registration website.
Enroll online at www.HBSands.org!
HBAC offers a wide range of fine art classes year-round for youth and adults taught by professional artists. Using a multidisciplinary educational approach, classes include instruction in drawing, painting, watercolor, oil, acrylic, photography, creative writing, and a variety of movement classes for youth and adults. Information and registration are available at the Art Center front desk and in the Sands Community Services Guide available online. 
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Ceramics: Mommy and Me! 
Mommy and child will make memories that last, while also making some fun projects and getting their hands dirty! In this class, students and their parents or guardians will work together to create keepsakes and learn some basic ceramic hand building techniques at the same time. $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class. 

Instructor: Bobbie Kneeland 
9/13-10/25        W         1:00-2:00pm     4-6 yrs         $164/$148 HBAC members


Ceramics: Mommy and Me! Gift Edition! 
Mommy and child will make memories that last, while also making some fun projects and getting their hands dirty! In this class, students and their parents or guardians will work together to create keepsakes and learn some basic ceramic hand building techniques at the same time. $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class. 

Instructor: Bobbie Kneeland 
11/8-12/13        W         1:00-2:00pm     4-6 yrs         $119/$113 HBAC members


Acrylic Painting 
This exciting class will teach students about various types of acrylics, different painting techniques and using different tools. Students will also learn drawing fundamentals including contour drawing, perspective, shading, proportion, still life, and drawing figures and faces. $20 materials fee due to instructor at first class. No class: 11/10, 11/24. 

Instructor: Claudia Hindu 
9/15-10/13         F        4:00-5:00pm    6-12 yrs        $99/$90 HBAC members 
10/27-12/8        F        4:00-5:00pm    6-12 yrs        $99/$90 HBAC members 


Artful Beginnings 
This class is a fun and rewarding overview of many different art forms including drawing, painting, collage, bookbinding, and sculpting. These introductory level projects include a variety of techniques such as palette knife painting, Pointillism, ink painting, pastel landscapes, neurographic drawing, and more. Artists of all levels are welcome. More info: timpuckett88@gmail.com. 

Instructor: Timothy Puckett 
9/14-10/12          Th        6:30-7:30pm    6-13 yrs        $70/$64 HBAC members 
10/26-11/30        Th        6:30-7:30pm    6-13 yrs        $70/$64 HBAC members 


Cartooning for Fun! 
This fun class is for all kids who want to improve their cartoon drawings. Explore the history and making of caricatures, classic cartoons, current cartoons, Manga, and Anime. Come join in the creative fun! Each week we will add cartoons to our notebooks! All materials provided. $25 materials fee for new students; $20 for returning students due at first class. 

Instructor: Pati Kent 
9/19-10/10      Tu    4:00-5:00pm     7-13 yrs            $64/$58 HBAC members 
11/7-11/28        Tu    4:00-5:00pm    7-13 yrs            $64/$58 HBAC members 


Kids Ceramics: From Start to Finish 
Students will be introduced to fundamental ceramic hand-building techniques, become familiar with ceramic materials, discover basic tools and how to use them with a variety of techniques, and basic surface decoration skills. There will be no shortage of fun and creativity! $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class. 

Instructor: Bobbie Kneeland 
9/12-10/24        Tu    12:30-1:30pm     6-12 yrs            $164/$148 HBAC members 
9/15-10/27         F      2:30-3:30pm     6-12 yrs            $164/$148 HBAC members 
9/13-10/25        W     2:30-3:30pm     6-12 yrs            $164/$148 HBAC members 
9/14-10/26        Th    3:00-4:00pm    6-12 yrs            $164/$148 HBAC members 


Kids Ceramics: Gift Edition! 
In this course we will be making gifts for our family and friends! Students will be introduced to fundamental ceramic hand building techniques, become familiar with ceramic materials, discover basic tools and how to use them with a variety of techniques. $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class. 

Instructor: Bobbie Kneeland 
11/10-12/15        F      1:00-2:00pm    6-12 yrs            $119/$108 HBAC members 
11/10-12/15        F      2:30-3:30pm    6-12 yrs            $119/$108 HBAC members 
11/8-12/13         W     2:30-3:30pm    6-12 yrs            $119/$108 HBAC members 
11/9-12/14        Th     3:30-4:30pm    6-12 yrs            $97/$88 HBAC members


A Gnome for the Holidays! 
Come create your own adorable gnome out of fresh pine and cedar, complete with Christmas accents, all ready to take home for the holidays! All materials will be provided for this one-day workshop. 

Instructor: Kathleen Castagnoli 
12/2            Sa    1:00-2:30pm        14 yrs +        $86/$78 HBAC members 


Acrylic Painting for Absolute Beginners 
Never painted in acrylics? This class is for you. Learn acrylic painting basics in this beginner-friendly five week class. Take the intimidation out of going to the art supply store, learn drawing and perspective basics, color mixing, and values. Paintings taught step-by-step. First class materials provided. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com.

Instructor: Sarah McCourt 
9/14-10/12        Th    9:30am-11:30am    18 yrs +        $181/$163 HBAC members 


Acrylic Painting for Intermediate Painters 
Having trouble getting past your painting plateau? This class is for you. Improve your color mixes, values, and ability to create depth. Grow from a beginner to a more skilled artist by learning to overcome the typical stumbling blocks we all face. A basic understanding of painting and color mixing is needed. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com. 

Instructor: Sarah McCourt 
10/19-11/16        Th    9:30-11:30am        18 yrs +        $181/$163 HBAC members 


Art in the Afternoon 
This class is designed for beginning and intermediate students who would like to improve their drawing and painting skills. The class will include exercises and sketchbook assignments. Students will use acrylic paints in their paintings! Please purchase all materials listed on class receipt and be ready to work on the first day of class. $5 materials fee due to instructor at first class. 

Instructor: Pati Kent 
9/19-10/10      Tu    2:00-3:30pm            18 yrs +    $86/$78 HBAC members 
11/7-11/28        Tu    2:00-3:30pm            18 yrs +    $86/$78 HBAC members 


Ceramics: From Start to Finish 
Students will be introduced to fundamental ceramic hand-building techniques, become familiar with ceramic materials, discover basic tools and how to use them with a variety of techniques, and basic surface decoration skills. There will be no shortage of fun and creativity! $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class. 

Instructor: Bobbie Kneeland 
9/13-10/25         W    4:00-5:30pm            13 yrs +    $195/$176 HBAC members 
9/14-10/26        Th    4:30-6:00pm            13 yrs +    $195/$176 HBAC members 


Ceramics: Gift Edition! 
In this course we will be making gifts for our family and friends! Students will be introduced to fundamental ceramic hand building techniques, become familiar with ceramic materials, discover basic tools and how to use them with a variety of techniques. $30 material fee due to instructor at first class. No class: 11/23. 

Instructor: Bobbie Kneeland 
11/1-12/13         W    4:00-5:30pm             13 yrs +    $141/$127 HBAC members 
11/2-12/14        Th    4:30-6:00pm             13 yrs +    $114/$108 HBAC members 


Chinese Brush Painting 
Unlock the wonders of the Four Treasures: brush, ink, water, and rice paper! Through lively hands-on, step-by-step instruction, students of all skill levels will explore spontaneous-style Chinese Brush Painting including materials preparation, brush skills, concepts, and techniques to paint exciting floral, creatures, or landscape compositions. More info: mayeefutterman.com/HBAC members.

Instructor: Mayee Futterman 
Art Center

9/16-10/7         Sa    9:30am-12:30pm        16 yrs +     $96/$87 HBAC members 
10/14-11/4        Sa    9:30am-12:30pm        16 yrs +     $96/$87 HBAC members 

Online
9/16-10/7         Sa    9:30am-12:30pm        16 yrs +     $96/$87 HBAC members 
10/14-11/4        Sa    9:30am-12:30pm        16 yrs +     $96/$87 HBAC members ​


Creative Writing  
Do you have a half-finished novel, family stories, or an idea for a children's book, short story, memoir, or screenplay? Commit to your creativity and complete your project. In this live online class, storytelling basics will be covered: characters, conflict, description, and structure. Writing exercises will get you started. Open to all levels of experience. More info: YourProfessorD@gmail.com.

Instructor: Dorothy Spirus
10/3-11/14        Tu    7:30pm-9:00pm        18 yrs +    $198/179 Online


Extreme Collage: Art on a Shaped Substrate 
Students will be exposed to collage’s history, and techniques and will complete several art pieces. We will work hands-on with paper in the first class and then transition to collaging onto wood. After the first class session, Nina will cut your requested shape in MDF wood in her private studio and bring it to the second class for work with completion on the third class. $7 materials fee due to instructor at first class. 

Instructor: Nina Karavasiles 
10/7-10/21        Sa    1:30-4:00pm            15 yrs +    $131/$118 HBAC members 


Have Fun with Poetry! 
You too can write poetry! Make birthday cards, holiday newsletters, and family celebrations special by adding the gift of your poems. In this presentation, you will write poems to share with your family and friends right away. You will also leave with recipes for creating new poems. Join the fun! 

Instructor: Kathleen McGuire 
10/5            Th    4:00-5:00pm            18 yrs +     Free to HBAC members 


Let’s Write Poetry 
In this fun interactive workshop, you will find your sources of poetic inspiration. You will explore new ways of using language and of expressing yourself. The many creative activities in this workshop will inspire you to craft unique, original poems to share with your family and friends. More info: kathy@fruitfulwisdom.com. 

Instructor: Kathleen McGuire 
10/12-11/16        Th    3:00-5:00pm            18 yrs +    $66/$60 HBAC members 


Plein Air Painting for Beginners 
Learn to paint outdoors in this beginner-friendly oil painting class. We will meet on location and walk through our approach step-bystep. Drawing, composition, color mixing, and values will be taught. First class materials included. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com. 

Instructor: Sarah McCourt 
9/16-10/14        Sa    9:30am-12:00pm        18 yrs +    $231/$208 HBAC members 


Plein Air Painting Intermediate 
Improve your painting skills outdoors in this intermediate plein air oil painting class. We will meet on location and walk through our approach step-by-step. We will work on improving composition, perspective, colors, and values in your paintings. Basic understanding of oil painting and plein air painting needed. More info: ArtistSarahMcCourt.com. No classes scheduled 11/11 & 11/25. 

Instructor: Sarah McCourt 
10/21-12/2        Sa    9:30am-12:00pm        18 yrs +    $231/$208 HBAC members 


Watercolor Painting 
Learn the joys and pitfalls of watercolor painting. The focus will be on skills and techniques with weekly demonstrations and critiques. Materials list will be provided on the first day of class. If you already have supplies, please bring them. 

Instructor: Diane Merrill 
9/12-10/24        Tu    9:00am-12:00pm        18 yrs +    $181/$163 HBAC members 
10/31-12/12        Tu    9:00am-12:00pm        18 yrs +    $181/$163 HBAC members


Chair Yoga for Seniors 
Chair Yoga is a great way to start your yoga practice or add to your already existing exercise program. There is no yoga experience required. Chair Yoga works to increase flexibility, improve mobility, and strengthen your core to support balance movements. Check with your physician if you have concerns. Instructed by Elena Schoenberger, registered yoga instructor. More info: mamwithelena.com. 

Instructor: Elena Schoenberger 
11/1-12/14        Th    11:00am-12:00pm        50 yrs +    $91/$82 HBAC members 


Gentle Yoga for Seniors 
This class is designed for those who want to move a little slower due to physical challenges, arthritis, etc. Past yoga experience may be helpful. As you gently move through each class, you increase flexibility, improve mobility, and strengthen your core to support your balance. Check with your physician if you have concerns. More info: www.mamwithelena.com. 

Instructor: Elena Schoenberger 
9/12-10/17      Tu     11:00am-12:00pm        50 yrs +    $91/$82 HBAC members 
11/7-12/12        Tu    11:00am-12:00pm        50 yrs +    $91/$82 HBAC members


Stretching for Seniors 
This class is designed for those who want to bring a little more flexibility and openness to their body through stretching. As we age, our muscles can become tight feeling, which causes us to possibly develop more aches and pains as well as cause us to be less mobile. The more we stretch, the greater chances we will not develop an injury. Check with your physician if you have any concerns. Instructor: 

Instructor: Elena Schoenberger 
9/13-10/18      W    11:00am-12:00pm        50 yrs +    $91/$82 HBAC members 
11/1-12/13        W    11:00am-12:00pm        50 yrs +    $91/$82 HBAC members


Tai Chi Chuan
An integrated exercise program for beginner and intermediate students including the Simplified Yang Style plus Qi Gong and more for mental and physical well-being producing a balanced unification of body, mind, and spirit while stretching and toning the body.

Instructor: Shona Howe
9/12-12/12        Tu    9-10:30am            18+ yrs    $120/109 HBAC members

Can't find what you're looking for? The goal of HBAC’s education program is to provide high-quality professional art instruction across a variety of media.  We encourage your feedback about our programs and invite you to suggest classes or media that you would like to see. Please direct class suggestions to artcenterstaff@surfcity-hb.org

(714) 374-1650 | artcenterstaff@surfcity-hb.org
538 Main Street | Huntington Beach, CA 92648
The Huntington Beach Art Center's Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Wednesday | 12-6pm
Thursday | 12-8pm
Friday - Saturday | 12-5pm
Please call (714) 374-1650 for more information.

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